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Which congenital abnormality of the hypothalamo-pituitary thyroid axis causes congenital hypothyroidism with cretinism?
Which congenital abnormality of the hypothalamo-pituitary thyroid axis causes congenital hypothyroidism with cretinism?
- Myxedema madness
- is a correct statement but not the answer to the question. B) is a symptom of hypothyroidism but not a congenital abnormality. C) is a type of goiter but not a congenital abnormality. (correct)
- Endemic Goiter
- Graves' disease
What is the clinical finding in endemic goiter?
What is the clinical finding in endemic goiter?
- TSH is high, the serum level of T4 and T4 is normal (subclinical hypothyroidism
- Nervousness, weight loss, hyperphagia, heat intolerance, increase cardiac output, increased pulse pressure, a fine tremor of the outstretched fingers, sweating and variable increment in BMR.
- Dwarfism and mental retardation with potbellies and enlarged protruded tongues.
- is a correct statement but not the answer to the question. C) is a symptom of hyperthyroidism but not a clinical finding in endemic goiter. D) is a description of cretinism, not endemic goiter. (correct)
What causes Graves' disease?
What causes Graves' disease?
- is a characteristic of endemic goiter, not Graves' disease) C) is a cause of endemic goiter, not Graves' disease) D) is a cause of physiological goiter, not Graves' disease
- Increase stress and demand for T3 and T4 necessary for growth
- Autoimmune disease with circulating antibodies formed against TSH receptors (correct)
- Inadequate thyroid hormone synthesis due to low dietary intake of iodine
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Test your knowledge on Hypothyroidism and Cretinism with this quiz! Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for these conditions that affect the thyroid gland. Explore the different types of hypothyroidism and their effects on the body, including the rare condition of myxedema madness. Discover how cretinism affects children who are born with hypothyroidism, leading to physical and cognitive developmental delays. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your understanding of these important